Andaman & Nicobar, the Emerald Islands, consisting of two island group lies east of the mainland between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. Its southernmost island is only 200 km (120 mi) from the northern tip of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. 

Pygmalion Point also known as Parsons Point which has since been renamed as "Indira Point" is the southernmost tip of India and not "Kanyakumari" as is popularly known. The island of Katchall at the southern end was in the news in 1999 as the first rays of the sun of Jan.1, 2000 were believed to hit it.

The archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks known as the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andamans are separated from the Nicobars to the south by the Ten Degree Channel, which is 145 km (90mi) wide. 

This Union Territory is spread over a distance nearly 800 Kms. from North to South with 38 inhabited islands. A hill range extending from Burma (Myanmar) to Indonesia, these undulating islands are covered with dense forests and an endless variety of exotic flora & fauna. 
  
The untouched and pristine marine life, corals, crystal clear water, mangrove - forests and birds offer a dream view of the rare gifts of nature. The capital is Port Blair on Andaman Islands.